Import/export HS code 846620: Work holders
Devices used to hold workpieces in place during machining
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 33,972,563 |
| United States | 30,042,675 |
| Japan | 12,986,611 |
| China | 8,407,023 |
| France | 5,388,817 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 17,831,735 | 16,140,828 | -1,690,907 |
| United States | 20,015,381 | 10,027,294 | -9,988,087 |
| Japan | 9,231,160 | 3,755,451 | -5,475,709 |
| China | 3,207,941 | 5,199,082 | +1,991,141 |
| France | 2,253,819 | 3,134,998 | +881,179 |
| Italy | 2,396,166 | 1,541,472 | -854,694 |
| Switzerland | 1,984,969 | 1,644,855 | -340,114 |
| Poland | 1,190,898 | 1,456,115 | +265,217 |
| Taiwan | 939,088 | 1,218,815 | +279,727 |
| Austria | 1,782,925 | 227,449 | -1,555,476 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 31,537,435 |
| United Kingdom | 23,610,054 |
| Japan | 14,005,365 |
| United States | 12,504,011 |
| China | 9,766,534 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 17,606,039 | 13,931,396 | -3,674,643 |
| United Kingdom | 19,284,780 | 4,325,274 | -14,959,506 |
| Japan | 9,817,991 | 4,187,374 | -5,630,617 |
| United States | 3,676,742 | 8,827,269 | +5,150,527 |
| China | 3,863,600 | 5,902,934 | +2,039,334 |
| Switzerland | 2,625,129 | 2,223,075 | -402,054 |
| France | 1,520,171 | 1,629,624 | +109,453 |
| Taiwan | 961,827 | 1,293,959 | +332,132 |
| Italy | 903,904 | 1,303,434 | +399,530 |
| Slovakia | 646,230 | 1,536,758 | +890,528 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 58 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 52 |
| West Midlands | 45 |
| Greater Manchester | 43 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 36 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 36 | 34 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 44 | 35 | -9 |
| West Midlands | 38 | 33 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 30 | 30 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 27 | 25 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 24 | 22 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 22 | 24 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 26 | 18 | -8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 25 | 22 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 18 | 20 | +2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 54,106,249 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 31,955,503 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,878,682 |
| Road transport | 1,771,398 |
| Other | 342,713 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 33,520,395 | 20,585,854 | -12,934,541 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,201,754 | 14,753,749 | -2,448,005 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,140,305 | 12,738,377 | -3,401,928 |
| Road transport | 113,900 | 1,657,498 | +1,543,598 |
| Other | 147,628 | 195,085 | +47,457 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 46,014 | +46,014 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 21,103,272 |
| Manchester Airport | 18,583,550 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,820,511 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,507,330 |
| Southampton | 7,323,377 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 11,447,357 | 9,655,915 | -1,791,442 |
| Manchester Airport | 16,887,875 | 1,695,675 | -15,192,200 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,253,622 | 6,566,889 | -686,733 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,566,723 | 6,940,607 | +3,373,884 |
| Southampton | 3,325,440 | 3,997,937 | +672,497 |
| Tyne | 6,096,012 | 26,690 | -6,069,322 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,619,720 | 3,086,878 | +467,158 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,934,864 | 2,689,471 | -245,393 |
| Felixstowe | 2,269,399 | 3,351,054 | +1,081,655 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,239,471 | 4,076,037 | +2,836,566 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 162 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 129 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 96 |
| Other manufacturing | 54 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 50 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 123 |
| 2025-10 | 143 |
| 2025-09 | 129 |
| 2025-08 | 130 |
| 2025-07 | 149 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NIKKEN KOSAKUSHO EUROPE LIMITED | 119 |
| FLOYD AUTOMATIC TOOLING LIMITED | 119 |
| AIM TOOLS LTD | 115 |
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD | 107 |
| KITAGAWA EUROPE LIMITED | 105 |
| GOOD HAND UK LIMITED | 104 |
| 1ST MACHINE TOOL ACCESSORIES LIMITED | 99 |
| WDS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 99 |
| YMT LIMITED | 98 |
| BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 90 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 315 |
| 1m-15m | 266 |
| 15m-54m | 90 |
| 0-1m | 68 |
| Other | 55 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 10,147,783 |
| United States | 9,099,406 |
| Belgium | 4,533,355 |
| Poland | 2,734,149 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,732,095 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 5,160,822 | 4,986,961 | -173,861 |
| United States | 5,232,379 | 3,867,027 | -1,365,352 |
| Belgium | 3,999,614 | 533,741 | -3,465,873 |
| Poland | 1,330,144 | 1,404,005 | +73,861 |
| Saudi Arabia | 469,034 | 2,263,061 | +1,794,027 |
| France | 1,820,629 | 905,439 | -915,190 |
| India | 550,683 | 2,139,428 | +1,588,745 |
| Ireland | 1,254,278 | 1,012,576 | -241,702 |
| Italy | 1,042,154 | 1,096,657 | +54,503 |
| Spain | 1,065,310 | 869,735 | -195,575 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 216,461 |
| XI | 44,810 |
| China | 2,730 |
| Ireland | 1,081 |
| Taiwan | 913 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 216,461 | 0 | -216,461 |
| XI | 4,530 | 40,280 | +35,750 |
| China | 1,041 | 1,689 | +648 |
| Ireland | 1,081 | 0 | -1,081 |
| Taiwan | 562 | 351 | -211 |
| Indonesia | 250 | 0 | -250 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 26,537,548 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,784,399 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,451,524 |
| Road transport | 424,242 |
| Other | 266,245 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 12,147,219 | 14,390,329 | +2,243,110 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,752,232 | 9,032,167 | -4,720,065 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,744,880 | 2,706,644 | -38,236 |
| Road transport | 422,684 | 1,558 | -421,126 |
| Other | 223,925 | 42,320 | -181,605 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,421,521 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,045,664 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,036,538 |
| ZLC | 3,965,233 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,685,598 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,052,580 | 6,368,941 | -4,683,639 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,478,057 | 3,567,607 | +89,550 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,646,919 | 3,389,619 | -257,300 |
| ZLC | 2,064,521 | 1,900,712 | -163,809 |
| London Stansted Airport | 857,849 | 1,827,749 | +969,900 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 411,629 | 2,194,405 | +1,782,776 |
| Glasgow Airport | 1,672,822 | 281,261 | -1,391,561 |
| Dover | 994,379 | 912,977 | -81,402 |
| Southampton | 560,843 | 881,948 | +321,105 |
| Manchester Airport | 362,473 | 1,044,180 | +681,707 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 846620
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Devices used to hold workpieces in place during machining